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Development

Consultants chosen for impact studies on 76ers arena plan in Center City

76ers Arena Studies

Wildlife

Center City's largest pollinator garden to bloom in Sister Cities Park

sister cities park garden

Development

Renderings show proposed plans for Thomas Paine Plaza redesign

Thomas Paine Plaza

Food & Drink

Kedera, a new tiki bar at Uptown Beer Garden, brings a tropical oasis to Center City

kedera tiki bar

Government

Two new public restrooms, dubbed Philly Phlush, are now open in the city – with more on the way

Philly Public Restrooms

Entertainment

What to know if you're going to Philly's Wawa Welcome America concert and fireworks display

Philly Fireworks Concert

History

An 1861 theater fire in Philly left 4 young dancers dead; a history lover wants to ensure their story isn't forgotten

Gale Sisters Continental Theater

Performances

'Abbott Elementary' star Lisa Ann Walter to perform at Helium Comedy Club

Lisa Ann Walter Comedy

Family-Friendly

This year's Avenue of the Arts block party features theater, music and a 120-foot slide

Avenue of the Arts Festival

Courts

Man who raped woman in LOVE Park in 2020 sentenced to 13 to 40 years in prison

LOVE Park Rape

Food & Drink

Shaq's Big Chicken fast food chain opens in Comcast Center

Big Chicken Shaq Opening

Food & Drink

Bagels & Co. set to open new shops in Rittenhouse, Brewerytown

Bagels and Co. Rittenhouse

Lawsuits

Ex-Starbucks manager awarded $25 million in discrimination lawsuit filed in aftermath of incident at Philly store

Starbucks Manager Lawsuit

Transportation

SEPTA's new pilot program uses artificial intelligence cameras to detect cars illegally parked in bus lanes

SEPTA illegal parking

Festivals

This year's Chinese Lantern Festival features a dragon tunnel and fortune-telling wall

Chinese Lantern Festival

Arts & Culture

Giovanni's Room, America's longest-running LGBTQ bookstore, celebrates 50 years with a block party

Giovanni's Room Anniversary

Development

The 76ers say they want a Center City arena that works for all, but how do they plan to make everyone happy?

76ers arena meeting

Investigations

Man wanted for killing girlfriend, ex-wife in New York is apprehended in Center City bar

ny murder arrest

Food & Drink

Philly's Andra Hem, Superfolie listed among best bars in U.S. by Esquire

Esquire Best Bars

Arts & Culture

City will remove decades-old, board-game art installation from Thomas Paine Plaza

Thomas Paine Plaza Sculptures

Food & Drink

Marc Vetri's new restaurant, Pizzeria Salvy, opens Wednesday at the Comcast Technology Center

Pizzeria Salvy Vetri

Food & Drink

Owner of Tequilas Restaurant explores mezcal and the environmental implications of its new popularity

Development

A Center City office building will be converted into 120 apartments

Center City Office Apartment Conversion

Arrests

Person of interest arrested in hit-and-run that killed mother, injured child, police say

Arrest driver hit run

Courts

Mistrial declared for ex-Philly cop who pepper-sprayed protesters on I-676

I-676 Pepper Spray

Development

Developer breaks ground on senior affordable housing project in Chinatown

Chinatown Senior Housing

Transportation

Philly will increase policing of bike lanes in effort to improve traffic safety

PPA Bike Lanes

Food & Drink

Center City Sips returns to Philly bars this summer with discounted cocktails and appetizers

Center City Sips 2023

Courts

Woman assaulted in Center City sues nearby Marriott hotels for failure to keep area safe

Lawsuit Center City Assault

Protests

Philadelphia high school students plan climate strike for Friday

student climate strike

Government

City Hall to conduct study of proposed 76ers arena and its potential impact

Sixers arena study

Business

Fashion District mall to prohibit unsupervised teens from entering after 2 p.m.

Fashion District Teens

Development

46-story apartment tower proposed atop CVS in Center City

Center City Apartment Building

Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink to return at Dilworth Park later this month

Center City skating

Investigations

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw involved in Center City car crash

Danielle Outlaw crash

Food & Drink

Chefs Kaitlin Wines and Ryan Elmore of Mom-Mom’s Kitchen take over residency at Volvér on Kimmel Campus

Mom Moms Residency

Performances

Philadelphia Theater Company to recreate Billie Holiday's last performance with 'Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill'

Billie Holiday Play

Transportation

Road closures and SEPTA bus detours planned for Love Run Half Marathon

Love Run Half Marathon

Food & Drink

Sip on spring-themed cocktails and dine from a specially designed menu at Craftsman Row Saloon's pop-up

Spring Popup Bar

Development

Chinatown organization takes stand against 76ers' arena plan, 'disappointing' the team's developer

76ers Arena Chinatown PCDC

Business

Target to close Center City store, but plans new one near Penn

Target Center City Closing

Investigations

Off-duty FBI agent who fatally shot a dog in Center City will not face charges

FBI Dog Shooting

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